Thursday, September 9, 2010
Playoff Bracket (Week 1)
Here is may Playoff Bracket for the NFL this season. And yes the Jets didn’t make it, I think they will have a good season, but I think the Texans look better.
Wildcard Round
Texans at Patriots=Patriots
Bengals at Chargers=Chargers
Falcons at Cowboys=Cowboys
Vikings at 49ers=49ers
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Divisional Round
Chargers at Colts=Colts
Patriots at Ravens=Ravens
49ers at Packers=Packers
Cowboys at Saints=Cowboys
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Championship Round
Ravens at Colts=Colts
Cowboys at Packers=Packers
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Super Bowl
Colts vs. Packers=Colts
Wildcard Round
Texans at Patriots=Patriots
Bengals at Chargers=Chargers
Falcons at Cowboys=Cowboys
Vikings at 49ers=49ers
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Divisional Round
Chargers at Colts=Colts
Patriots at Ravens=Ravens
49ers at Packers=Packers
Cowboys at Saints=Cowboys
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Championship Round
Ravens at Colts=Colts
Cowboys at Packers=Packers
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Super Bowl
Colts vs. Packers=Colts
NFL Rankings Week 1
POWER RANKINGS
1. Indianapolis Colts (last week: 1): Through preseason they proved they have gotten better since last year and last year they where the best team in the league.
2. New Orleans Saints (last week: 3): They have been better then I thought on offense but worse then I thought on defense.
3. Green Bay Packers (last week: 5): If the defense can step up and play better then they did in the playoffs this team will be at the top of the rankings quite quickly.
4. Baltimore Ravens (last week: 4): Their defensive backs might be a little bad but they still have Ray Lewis and company which will not give defense’s time to throw, plus once Ed Reed comes back they won’t be too bad off. Also they added Houshmandzadeh so that will make this offense one of, if not the best offense in the league.
5. Dallas Cowboys (last week: 2): I liked them before the season but in preseason they didn’t look good. The offensive line was awful and Romo was getting mad way to quickly. They need to step it up.
6. Minnesota Vikings (last week: 6): I think Favre didn’t play great in preseason and they have a ton of injuries.
7. Cincinnati Bengals (last week: 10): I am not saying that they will be a great team or make the playoffs, but I do think they will start the season well.
8. New England Patriots (last week: 7): They look solid in preseason but losing Leigh Bodden and Ty Warren for the season will REALLY hurt.
9. San Diego Chargers (last week: 11): I think they can improve but as of now the offensive line isn’t great and the defense doesn’t look great either.
10. San Francisco 49ers (last week: 9): I think if Alex Smith can just play descent, this team will rocket up the rankings. Their defense is good.
11. Houston Texans (last week: 16): I was REALLY impressed with the Texans in preseason and if they can keep the defense improving and if Foster can come on as a star running back then this team is a playoff team.
12. New York Jets (last week: 8): I wasn’t impressed with Sanchez during preseason and as I said during the off-season everyone thought Ryan and Flacco would win the SB in their second year but both came up short. I think until Sanchez can control the game with his arm, the Jets have to stop thinking about Superbowl rings.
13. New York Giants (last week: 15): I wasn’t crazy about the Giants preseason although I do think Antrel Rolle proved he is a very good safety. I think they need to get the running game going more and get their linebackers going.
14. Atlanta Falcons (last week: 12): I think they could get a wildcard this year but that defense has to step up and put some pressure on the QB or the defensive backs are going to give up a ton of yardage and having to play the Saints twice will be hard.
15. Miami Dolphins (last week: 13): I think Henne has to do better then he did in the preseason for Miami to get a playoff spot, although I do think if you give the Dolphins a few years they will become an elite team.
16. Tennessee Titans (last week : 16): They have a young defense and they need to make a deal with CJ so he will be full steam ahead.
17. Philadelphia Eagles (last week: 14): I think the Eagles barley get the edge on the Redskins and that is because of that defense and a good offensive line. I also think Kolb needs to do better then he did in preseason or Michael Vick will be the starting QB before long.
18. Washington Redskins (last week: 19): I like what Shanahan is doing and I think if you give him sometime he will build a Super Bowl team before long.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers (last week: 18): When I first started writing this weeks edition of Power Rankings I really thought they could surprise people once Big Ben got back, but now I am hearing that Tomlin might not even start him once he comes back since the team isn’t too crazy about him right now. Could he somehow be in Oakland next season? If he did leave that would be the perfect fit.
20. Chicago Bears (last week: 20): I think the key to the season is Jay Cutler and I don’t like him under Mike Martz. I think he is better suited for a team that runs the ball a lot and where he can use his arm to get the ball deep of play action.
21. Carolina Panthers (last week: 23): They didn’t have a single offensive touchdown in preseason and if you don’t in the regular season they will be in BAD shape.
22. Denver Broncos (last week: 21): Yeah they lost Dumervil and other key players and yes that will hold them back, but I still think they manage to pull out a descent season.
23. Jacksonville Jaguars (last week: 27): I don’t think they’ll have a very good season and I do think Del Rio won’t be their next season, they still have Jones-Drew and that will keep them in games.
24. Arizona Cardinals (last week: 22): I though they had some hope with Lienart, although they did need to cut him to help their team come together, but without him this team is doomed. I mean who else is their? Derek Anderson already proved he can’t stay consistent.
25. Oakland Raiders (last week: 25): If Al Davis could just get out of the way I think this football team could be good, but as you have seen in the past, he always does.
26. Kansas City Chiefs (last week: 24): I think they could hop up the rankings if Weis can get Cassel going but until then nothing is gong to happen. To tell you the truth I am more impressed with the Chiefs defense, then their offense.
27. Seattle Seahawks (last week: 26): If Hasselback or Whitehurst don’t play good, this team could be bad.
28. Detroit Lions (last week: 29): I really think this team can start to get better and I like Stafford. I think Schwartz will get this defense half way presentable and watch out for that new Lions defensive line.
29. Cleveland Browns (last week: 30): I think the Browns simply need more talent on their team, but I do think that their small running game and having a veteran QB will help them this season.
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (last week: 28): I barely gave the Browns the nod, just because they have a veteran QB and Mike Holgren. I do think though, that this team could surprise people, if Freeman can plays well.
31. St. Louis Rams (last week: 32): I really liked Sam Bradford in the preseason, although they need to find a way to keep him off the ground.
32. Buffalo Bills (last week: 31): CJ Spiller looks REALLY good, but they have no idea who to start at QB.
1. Indianapolis Colts (last week: 1): Through preseason they proved they have gotten better since last year and last year they where the best team in the league.
2. New Orleans Saints (last week: 3): They have been better then I thought on offense but worse then I thought on defense.
3. Green Bay Packers (last week: 5): If the defense can step up and play better then they did in the playoffs this team will be at the top of the rankings quite quickly.
4. Baltimore Ravens (last week: 4): Their defensive backs might be a little bad but they still have Ray Lewis and company which will not give defense’s time to throw, plus once Ed Reed comes back they won’t be too bad off. Also they added Houshmandzadeh so that will make this offense one of, if not the best offense in the league.
5. Dallas Cowboys (last week: 2): I liked them before the season but in preseason they didn’t look good. The offensive line was awful and Romo was getting mad way to quickly. They need to step it up.
6. Minnesota Vikings (last week: 6): I think Favre didn’t play great in preseason and they have a ton of injuries.
7. Cincinnati Bengals (last week: 10): I am not saying that they will be a great team or make the playoffs, but I do think they will start the season well.
8. New England Patriots (last week: 7): They look solid in preseason but losing Leigh Bodden and Ty Warren for the season will REALLY hurt.
9. San Diego Chargers (last week: 11): I think they can improve but as of now the offensive line isn’t great and the defense doesn’t look great either.
10. San Francisco 49ers (last week: 9): I think if Alex Smith can just play descent, this team will rocket up the rankings. Their defense is good.
11. Houston Texans (last week: 16): I was REALLY impressed with the Texans in preseason and if they can keep the defense improving and if Foster can come on as a star running back then this team is a playoff team.
12. New York Jets (last week: 8): I wasn’t impressed with Sanchez during preseason and as I said during the off-season everyone thought Ryan and Flacco would win the SB in their second year but both came up short. I think until Sanchez can control the game with his arm, the Jets have to stop thinking about Superbowl rings.
13. New York Giants (last week: 15): I wasn’t crazy about the Giants preseason although I do think Antrel Rolle proved he is a very good safety. I think they need to get the running game going more and get their linebackers going.
14. Atlanta Falcons (last week: 12): I think they could get a wildcard this year but that defense has to step up and put some pressure on the QB or the defensive backs are going to give up a ton of yardage and having to play the Saints twice will be hard.
15. Miami Dolphins (last week: 13): I think Henne has to do better then he did in the preseason for Miami to get a playoff spot, although I do think if you give the Dolphins a few years they will become an elite team.
16. Tennessee Titans (last week : 16): They have a young defense and they need to make a deal with CJ so he will be full steam ahead.
17. Philadelphia Eagles (last week: 14): I think the Eagles barley get the edge on the Redskins and that is because of that defense and a good offensive line. I also think Kolb needs to do better then he did in preseason or Michael Vick will be the starting QB before long.
18. Washington Redskins (last week: 19): I like what Shanahan is doing and I think if you give him sometime he will build a Super Bowl team before long.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers (last week: 18): When I first started writing this weeks edition of Power Rankings I really thought they could surprise people once Big Ben got back, but now I am hearing that Tomlin might not even start him once he comes back since the team isn’t too crazy about him right now. Could he somehow be in Oakland next season? If he did leave that would be the perfect fit.
20. Chicago Bears (last week: 20): I think the key to the season is Jay Cutler and I don’t like him under Mike Martz. I think he is better suited for a team that runs the ball a lot and where he can use his arm to get the ball deep of play action.
21. Carolina Panthers (last week: 23): They didn’t have a single offensive touchdown in preseason and if you don’t in the regular season they will be in BAD shape.
22. Denver Broncos (last week: 21): Yeah they lost Dumervil and other key players and yes that will hold them back, but I still think they manage to pull out a descent season.
23. Jacksonville Jaguars (last week: 27): I don’t think they’ll have a very good season and I do think Del Rio won’t be their next season, they still have Jones-Drew and that will keep them in games.
24. Arizona Cardinals (last week: 22): I though they had some hope with Lienart, although they did need to cut him to help their team come together, but without him this team is doomed. I mean who else is their? Derek Anderson already proved he can’t stay consistent.
25. Oakland Raiders (last week: 25): If Al Davis could just get out of the way I think this football team could be good, but as you have seen in the past, he always does.
26. Kansas City Chiefs (last week: 24): I think they could hop up the rankings if Weis can get Cassel going but until then nothing is gong to happen. To tell you the truth I am more impressed with the Chiefs defense, then their offense.
27. Seattle Seahawks (last week: 26): If Hasselback or Whitehurst don’t play good, this team could be bad.
28. Detroit Lions (last week: 29): I really think this team can start to get better and I like Stafford. I think Schwartz will get this defense half way presentable and watch out for that new Lions defensive line.
29. Cleveland Browns (last week: 30): I think the Browns simply need more talent on their team, but I do think that their small running game and having a veteran QB will help them this season.
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (last week: 28): I barely gave the Browns the nod, just because they have a veteran QB and Mike Holgren. I do think though, that this team could surprise people, if Freeman can plays well.
31. St. Louis Rams (last week: 32): I really liked Sam Bradford in the preseason, although they need to find a way to keep him off the ground.
32. Buffalo Bills (last week: 31): CJ Spiller looks REALLY good, but they have no idea who to start at QB.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
1 Day Till College Football: What To Look For (Alex)
Tomorrow is the first game of college football starts at(6:30 ET) between Presbyterian and Wake Forest. There are alot of changes for teams this year one is Florida’s new Quarterback John Brantley is taking over for Tebow’s Job. So obviously there will be a lot of expectations for Brantley and Texas has a new QB Gabbert Gilbert to take over McCoy’s Job so there will also be a lot of expectations for him as well.
Top 25 players to have Big Seasons
1. Jake Locker/QB/Washington Huskies
2. Mark Ingram/RB/Alabama Crimson Tide
4. A.J. Green/WR/Georgia
10. Janoris Jenkins/CB/Florida
11. Marcell Dareus/DT/Alabama
12. Ryan Mallet/QB/Arkansas
13. Cameron Heyward/DE/Ohio State
16. Blaine Gabbert/QB/Missouri
25. Jared Crick/DT/Nebraska
Conference Champions
Big 12
Big 12 Champion: Oklahoma
Big 12 North Champion: Oklahoma
Big 12 South Champion: Nebraska
Big Ten
Big Ten Champion: Ohio State
SEC
SEC Champion: Alabama
Pac 10 Champion: Oregon State
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast Champion: Miami
Atlantic Champion: Boston College
Coastal Champion: Miami
Mountain West
Mountain West Champion: Boise State
Big East
Big East Champion: Cincinnati
Conference USA
Conference USA East Champion: UCF
Conference USA West Champion: Houston
Top 25 players to have Big Seasons
1. Jake Locker/QB/Washington Huskies2. Mark Ingram/RB/Alabama Crimson Tide
3. Adrian Clayborn/DT/Iowa
4. A.J. Green/WR/Georgia5. Jacquizz Rodgers/RB/Oregon State
6. Prince Amukamara/CB/Nebraska
7. Jerrod Johnson/QB/Texas A&M
8. Robert Quinn/DE/North Carolina
9. Andrew Luck/QB/Stanford
11. Marcell Dareus/DT/Alabama
12. Ryan Mallet/QB/Arkansas
13. Cameron Heyward/DE/Ohio State
14. Julio Jones/WR/Alabama
15. Gabe Carimi/OT/ Wisconsin
16. Blaine Gabbert/QB/Missouri17. Travis Lewis/OLB/Oklahoma
18. Nate Soldier/OT/Colorado
19. Garrett Gilbert/QB/Texas
20. James Kirkendoll/WR/Texas
21. Demarco Murray/RB/Oklahoma
22. Mark Herzlich/OLB/Boston College
23. Landry Jones/QB/Oklahoma
24. John Brantley/QB/Florida
25. Jared Crick/DT/NebraskaConference Champions
Big 12
Big 12 Champion: Oklahoma
Big 12 North Champion: Oklahoma
Big 12 South Champion: Nebraska
Big Ten
Big Ten Champion: Ohio State
SEC
SEC Champion: Alabama
SEC East Champion: Florida
SEC West Champion: Alabama
Pac 10
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast Champion: Miami
Atlantic Champion: Boston College
Coastal Champion: Miami
Mountain West
Mountain West Champion: Boise State
Big East
Big East Champion: Cincinnati
Conference USA
Conference USA East Champion: UCF
Conference USA West Champion: Houston
College Football Season is Here
College Football season starts tomorrow, and were all ready and waiting here. In this article I wanted to discuss different interesting topics in the NCAAF.
First of all predictions:
Bowl Prediction (Note: I am using the ranking that they are at the start of the season)
BCS National Championship: #1 Alabama vs. #2 Ohio State
BCS Rose Bowl: #11 Oregon vs. #15 Pittsburgh
BCS Sugar Bowl: #4 Florida vs. #7 Oklahoma
BCS: Orange Bowl: #13 Miami vs. #8 Nebraska
BCS: Fiesta Bowl: #5 Texas vs. # 3 Boise State
Big 12 Champion: Texas Longhorns
Big 10 Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes
Big East Champion: Pittsburgh Panthers
ACC Champion: Miami Hurricanes
PAC 10 Champion: Oregon Ducks
SEC Champion: Alabama Crimson tide
Mountain West Champion: Boise State Broncos
Now for some Hot Topics:
Can Ohio State's Terrel Pryor play up to his potential? I think Pryor can...but I think it will be up to if he will, I think he is very talented but he has to show more maturity and try not to make a play when nothing is open. I think he is my favorite to win the Heisman and the only person that is going to stop him is himself.
Can Alabama produce a repeat? I think they will. They are returning most of their players and they also had a good recruiting class. They still have their key players on offense and on defense they did lose a couple of guys but I think the only other team with enough veteran players to challenge them is Ohio State and I think Ohio State can do it...but I'm still not sold on the thought that Pryor will do awesome this year.
Who will come out as the elite QB's heading into the NFL draft? For once their are a TON of big, pro style QB's in college right now. If they do all end up coming out this year, the draft could be as good as the 1984 QB's draft.
Jake Locker, Sr, Washington, he not only has the size 6'3 230 pounds, arm and everything else you want, he also has a good teacher in his head coach.
Andrew Luck, Jr, Stanford, who is looking pretty good so far plus has size like the rest of this class 6'4 235 pounds.
Ryan Mallet, Jr, Arkansas, Needs to continue to develop, but he has the size 6'6 238 pounds, and arm to turn into a franchise QB.
Blaine Gabbert, Jr, Missouri, Gabbert looks like a colon of Mathew Stafford (even kind of looks like him) and he also has the big arm and tall size, 6'5, 235 pounds.
Christian Ponder, Sr, Florida State, Ponder has to continue to improve but he is another of the QB's with the size 6'3 225 pounds, plus he has this is his fourth year in college.
Now here is my most Pro ready player: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa: Clayborn could have come out this year, he is ready to play pro football and this season will only help his already good draft status.
Player to Watch: Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh, This player shocked the nation last year as a freshman. He wasn't on any of the recruiting lists as a good player, he wasn't even ranked on the top 100 runningbacks in New Jersey. He exploded last year and is looking like a future, if not present, Heisman candidate. He is just a remarkable back.
Underrated Team: Florida State, They have a new head coach and a great recruiting class, don't be surprised if they win the ACC.
Most Overrated team: Wisconsin, Every year they are suppose to do great things and every year they can't finish in the top 25.
First of all predictions:
Bowl Prediction (Note: I am using the ranking that they are at the start of the season)
BCS National Championship: #1 Alabama vs. #2 Ohio State
BCS Rose Bowl: #11 Oregon vs. #15 Pittsburgh
BCS Sugar Bowl: #4 Florida vs. #7 Oklahoma
BCS: Orange Bowl: #13 Miami vs. #8 Nebraska
BCS: Fiesta Bowl: #5 Texas vs. # 3 Boise State
Big 12 Champion: Texas Longhorns
Big 10 Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes
Big East Champion: Pittsburgh Panthers
ACC Champion: Miami Hurricanes
PAC 10 Champion: Oregon Ducks
SEC Champion: Alabama Crimson tide
Mountain West Champion: Boise State Broncos
Now for some Hot Topics:
Can Ohio State's Terrel Pryor play up to his potential? I think Pryor can...but I think it will be up to if he will, I think he is very talented but he has to show more maturity and try not to make a play when nothing is open. I think he is my favorite to win the Heisman and the only person that is going to stop him is himself.Can Alabama produce a repeat? I think they will. They are returning most of their players and they also had a good recruiting class. They still have their key players on offense and on defense they did lose a couple of guys but I think the only other team with enough veteran players to challenge them is Ohio State and I think Ohio State can do it...but I'm still not sold on the thought that Pryor will do awesome this year.
Who will come out as the elite QB's heading into the NFL draft? For once their are a TON of big, pro style QB's in college right now. If they do all end up coming out this year, the draft could be as good as the 1984 QB's draft.
Jake Locker, Sr, Washington, he not only has the size 6'3 230 pounds, arm and everything else you want, he also has a good teacher in his head coach.
Andrew Luck, Jr, Stanford, who is looking pretty good so far plus has size like the rest of this class 6'4 235 pounds.
Blaine Gabbert, Jr, Missouri, Gabbert looks like a colon of Mathew Stafford (even kind of looks like him) and he also has the big arm and tall size, 6'5, 235 pounds.
Christian Ponder, Sr, Florida State, Ponder has to continue to improve but he is another of the QB's with the size 6'3 225 pounds, plus he has this is his fourth year in college.
Now here is my most Pro ready player: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa: Clayborn could have come out this year, he is ready to play pro football and this season will only help his already good draft status.
Player to Watch: Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh, This player shocked the nation last year as a freshman. He wasn't on any of the recruiting lists as a good player, he wasn't even ranked on the top 100 runningbacks in New Jersey. He exploded last year and is looking like a future, if not present, Heisman candidate. He is just a remarkable back.
Underrated Team: Florida State, They have a new head coach and a great recruiting class, don't be surprised if they win the ACC.
Most Overrated team: Wisconsin, Every year they are suppose to do great things and every year they can't finish in the top 25.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Teams on the Rise and Teams on the Fall in the NFL
Here are a few teams I think are on the raise after watching the week three preseason games.
Houston Texans: They looked like a team to give the Colts a run for their money, if not win the division. They totally took Dallas apart. Also Adrian Foster looked great.
San Francisco 49ers: They have really impressed me in their preseason games and that defense looks like a top 5 defense. The offense did descent aswell.
Denver Broncos: I think they are a team that is once again flying under the radar. They looked sharp against the Steelers and Tim Tebow continues to improve. But we can't forget Orton who is looking like an elite QB in preseason, if he can lead this passing attack and open up the run, I think the defense can hold it's own and San Diego will have to play awfully good to get the West
Here are my teams that are not looking as good as I thought they would
Dallas Cowboys: They looked like they didn't know what they where doing against the Texans and Romo has already lost his temper and it is still only the preseason.
New York Jets: They need Revis to comeback and they need Sanchez to step his game up. Everyone knows this is a QB driven league and if your QB doesn't play good your toast.
San Diego: Wow I didn't think Jackson and McNeil would make this big of an impact. They haven't looked good in preseason and the rest of the AFC West is slowly but surly improving.
San Francisco 49ers: They have really impressed me in their preseason games and that defense looks like a top 5 defense. The offense did descent aswell.
Denver Broncos: I think they are a team that is once again flying under the radar. They looked sharp against the Steelers and Tim Tebow continues to improve. But we can't forget Orton who is looking like an elite QB in preseason, if he can lead this passing attack and open up the run, I think the defense can hold it's own and San Diego will have to play awfully good to get the West
Here are my teams that are not looking as good as I thought they would
Dallas Cowboys: They looked like they didn't know what they where doing against the Texans and Romo has already lost his temper and it is still only the preseason.
New York Jets: They need Revis to comeback and they need Sanchez to step his game up. Everyone knows this is a QB driven league and if your QB doesn't play good your toast.
San Diego: Wow I didn't think Jackson and McNeil would make this big of an impact. They haven't looked good in preseason and the rest of the AFC West is slowly but surly improving.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
2010 Power Rankings: Preseason
2010 Power Rankings: Preseason
Note: Some teams I rank higher than others might have a worse records then a team lower than them but some of the better teams have harder schedules.
1 Colts 14-2-0: I don't care who won the Super Bowl last year, but the Colts are the team to beat this year.
2 Cowboys 14-2-0: It is all about Tony Romo and his O-line. If the O-line holds and Romo play as good as he did during the regular season last year they have the NFC in their lap.
3 Saints 12-4-0: They will have to be able to play some stronger defense to beat Cowboys for the NFC. BTW, my NFC game of the year is Week 12, November 25, Saints vs. Cowboys.
4 Ravens 13-3-0: If the Ravens can find a way to improve their defensive backs then they are the AFC champs, if not Peyton and company will kill them.
5 Packers 12-4-0: If the Packers can get enough pressure on opposing teams then they will give the Cowboys and Saints a run for their money. I think this year in the NFC the big three will be Cowboys, Saints and Packers
6 Vikings 11-5-0: They're main focus of the season will be trying to hold off the Packers for the NFC North, and if their line doesn’t protect Favre they won't have him to help them for very long.
7 Patriots 11-5-0: I think the offense will have Brady back at full strength and the defense should also improve.
8 Jets 11-5-0: I think that a 11 win season will be very good for the Jets, I personally don't think they are as good as people think. I do think they are a playoff team but they definitely think they are not the top dog of the AFC.
9 49ers 11-5-0: I think it is all about Alex Smith this year, if he is good this is a playoff team to fear, if he is bad they will still win the division but won't get far in the playoffs.
10 Bengals 10-6-0: I think of all the playoff teams on here the Bengals have the hardest schedule. They will need to pull a few tricks out of the hat to get 10 wins.
11 Chargers 10-6-0: I think the loss of Jackson and McNeil will hurt them but not enough to keep them from the playoffs.
12 Falcons 11-5-0: Lucky for the Falcons they have a pretty easy schedule. I think they need the defense to play a little better before they can challenge for the NFC.
13 Dolphins 10-6-0: The Dolphins are a team I think are way under radar. They do have a hard schedule and they did lose Ferguson but they're offense will be unstoppable. With Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams beating down the defense and Chad Henne and Brandon Marshall tarring up the field this offense will be something to see.
14 Eagles 10-6-0: They might have a new QB but this is a strong team and they won't put to much pressure on Kolb.
15 Giants 9-7-0: I think this is a good team that is cursed by being in the hardest division in the league.
16 Texans 8-8-0: The passing game is one of, if not the best in the league, they haven't been able to get a running game going, they haven't been able to stop the pass and they can't get enough pressure on the QB this season.
17 Titans 9-7-0: I think this offense will be unstoppable but this defense will not be that impressive.
18 Steelers 7-9-0: I think this could be a good team but with all of the stuff swirling around them right now I think this season will be a tough one, look for them next season though to be at Super Bowl shape again.
19 Redskins 7-9-0: I think Donavon will help them a lot this season but he can't get them to the playoffs.
20 Bears 6-10-0: I think the Bears are better than their record says but their season schedule is brutal.
21 Broncos 8-8-0: I think Orton will have a good season and the only thing stopping the Broncos from the playoffs is a weak defense and multiple injuries.
22. Cardinals 6-10-0: I think they will have a major setback as Leinart tries to get used to being a starter again. Plus, they lost a couple of good guys in free agency.
23. Panthers 5-11-0: This is another team that is half way decent but has a pretty hard schedule.
24 Chiefs 7-9-0: I think the Chiefs have a schedule in which they play teams that they can beat. I think if the offense line can hold and rookies Tyson Jackson and Glenn Dorsey can start playing well this could be a 500. win team or even more.
25 Raiders 6-10-0: I think their defense will play better, but they still have no O-line and they have a young QB, young runningbacks and young wide receivers.
26. Seahawks 6-10-0: I think they might be able to pull out a little better record just because they have an easy division but there is still a good chance they don't. I'm not sold on Whitehurst and I think they gave too much for a QB who hasn't proven himself.
27 Jaguars 4-12-0: I think their first couple of games they will lose which means they will fire Del Rio and then the rest of the season will be tough for players with a new coach.
28 Buccaneers 4-12-0: I think the Buccaneers are building a good team but it is going to take a while for all the young talent to blossom.
29 Lions 3-13-0: This is a team that is building quickly and I think Stafford will prove to be the franchise QB that the Lions have been looking for.
30 Browns 2-14-0: I think the Browns have some talent on their team but they still don’t have the pieces to build a winning team.
31 Bills 1-15-0: I think the only thing that the Bills have to look forward to is Jack Locker, Andrew Luck and Ryan Mallet in the 2011 draft.
32 Rams 1-15-0: I think the Rams have a lot to do before they can start to compete. I like what Spagnuolo is doing but it is going to take a while to rebuild, although I do think Bradford is the first step in becoming competitive.
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens
AFC South: Indianapolis Colts
AFC East: New England Patriots
AFC West: San Diego Chargers
AFC Wildcard: New York Jets
AFC Wildcard: Cincinnati Bengals
NFC North: Green Bay Packers
NFC South: New Orleans Saints
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys
NFC West: San Francisco 49ers
NFC Wildcard: Minnesota Vikings
NFC Wildcard: Atlanta Falcons
Note: Some teams I rank higher than others might have a worse records then a team lower than them but some of the better teams have harder schedules.
1 Colts 14-2-0: I don't care who won the Super Bowl last year, but the Colts are the team to beat this year.
2 Cowboys 14-2-0: It is all about Tony Romo and his O-line. If the O-line holds and Romo play as good as he did during the regular season last year they have the NFC in their lap.
3 Saints 12-4-0: They will have to be able to play some stronger defense to beat Cowboys for the NFC. BTW, my NFC game of the year is Week 12, November 25, Saints vs. Cowboys.
4 Ravens 13-3-0: If the Ravens can find a way to improve their defensive backs then they are the AFC champs, if not Peyton and company will kill them.
5 Packers 12-4-0: If the Packers can get enough pressure on opposing teams then they will give the Cowboys and Saints a run for their money. I think this year in the NFC the big three will be Cowboys, Saints and Packers
6 Vikings 11-5-0: They're main focus of the season will be trying to hold off the Packers for the NFC North, and if their line doesn’t protect Favre they won't have him to help them for very long.
7 Patriots 11-5-0: I think the offense will have Brady back at full strength and the defense should also improve.
8 Jets 11-5-0: I think that a 11 win season will be very good for the Jets, I personally don't think they are as good as people think. I do think they are a playoff team but they definitely think they are not the top dog of the AFC.
9 49ers 11-5-0: I think it is all about Alex Smith this year, if he is good this is a playoff team to fear, if he is bad they will still win the division but won't get far in the playoffs.
10 Bengals 10-6-0: I think of all the playoff teams on here the Bengals have the hardest schedule. They will need to pull a few tricks out of the hat to get 10 wins.
11 Chargers 10-6-0: I think the loss of Jackson and McNeil will hurt them but not enough to keep them from the playoffs.
12 Falcons 11-5-0: Lucky for the Falcons they have a pretty easy schedule. I think they need the defense to play a little better before they can challenge for the NFC.
13 Dolphins 10-6-0: The Dolphins are a team I think are way under radar. They do have a hard schedule and they did lose Ferguson but they're offense will be unstoppable. With Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams beating down the defense and Chad Henne and Brandon Marshall tarring up the field this offense will be something to see.
14 Eagles 10-6-0: They might have a new QB but this is a strong team and they won't put to much pressure on Kolb.
15 Giants 9-7-0: I think this is a good team that is cursed by being in the hardest division in the league.
16 Texans 8-8-0: The passing game is one of, if not the best in the league, they haven't been able to get a running game going, they haven't been able to stop the pass and they can't get enough pressure on the QB this season.
17 Titans 9-7-0: I think this offense will be unstoppable but this defense will not be that impressive.
18 Steelers 7-9-0: I think this could be a good team but with all of the stuff swirling around them right now I think this season will be a tough one, look for them next season though to be at Super Bowl shape again.
19 Redskins 7-9-0: I think Donavon will help them a lot this season but he can't get them to the playoffs.
20 Bears 6-10-0: I think the Bears are better than their record says but their season schedule is brutal.
21 Broncos 8-8-0: I think Orton will have a good season and the only thing stopping the Broncos from the playoffs is a weak defense and multiple injuries.
22. Cardinals 6-10-0: I think they will have a major setback as Leinart tries to get used to being a starter again. Plus, they lost a couple of good guys in free agency.
23. Panthers 5-11-0: This is another team that is half way decent but has a pretty hard schedule.
24 Chiefs 7-9-0: I think the Chiefs have a schedule in which they play teams that they can beat. I think if the offense line can hold and rookies Tyson Jackson and Glenn Dorsey can start playing well this could be a 500. win team or even more.
25 Raiders 6-10-0: I think their defense will play better, but they still have no O-line and they have a young QB, young runningbacks and young wide receivers.
26. Seahawks 6-10-0: I think they might be able to pull out a little better record just because they have an easy division but there is still a good chance they don't. I'm not sold on Whitehurst and I think they gave too much for a QB who hasn't proven himself.
27 Jaguars 4-12-0: I think their first couple of games they will lose which means they will fire Del Rio and then the rest of the season will be tough for players with a new coach.
28 Buccaneers 4-12-0: I think the Buccaneers are building a good team but it is going to take a while for all the young talent to blossom.
29 Lions 3-13-0: This is a team that is building quickly and I think Stafford will prove to be the franchise QB that the Lions have been looking for.
30 Browns 2-14-0: I think the Browns have some talent on their team but they still don’t have the pieces to build a winning team.
31 Bills 1-15-0: I think the only thing that the Bills have to look forward to is Jack Locker, Andrew Luck and Ryan Mallet in the 2011 draft.
32 Rams 1-15-0: I think the Rams have a lot to do before they can start to compete. I like what Spagnuolo is doing but it is going to take a while to rebuild, although I do think Bradford is the first step in becoming competitive.
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens
AFC South: Indianapolis Colts
AFC East: New England Patriots
AFC West: San Diego Chargers
AFC Wildcard: New York Jets
AFC Wildcard: Cincinnati Bengals
NFC North: Green Bay Packers
NFC South: New Orleans Saints
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys
NFC West: San Francisco 49ers
NFC Wildcard: Minnesota Vikings
NFC Wildcard: Atlanta Falcons
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